China – Shanghai

The main tasks of CzechInvest’s office in Shanghai are to identify investors that are seeking to expand their business activities abroad and to provide consulting focused on foreign direct investment to Chinese and Southeast Asian investors with the emphasis on the Czech Republic as a perfect location for overseas expansion.

Services include:

Provision of comprehensive information about the business environment in the Czech Republic and specific sectors

Assistance with identifying JV and M&A targets based on investors’ specifications

Mediation of contact between investors and Czech universities and technology centres

Identification of potential suppliers and subcontractors

The Czech Republic prides itself on having a highly developed industrial base. The country’s main sectors include automotive, industrial machinery and equipment, electronics and electrical engineering. The extensive knowledge and high quality of Czech research centres and universities have contributed significantly to strong growth in high-tech industries. Besides high-tech industry, Czech universities are globally known for their outstanding work in life sciences, nanotechnology and aerospace. Having recognised the potential and capability present in the country, many manufacturers have also decided to establish and operate research and development centres in the Czech Republic.

Reasons to invest in the Czech Republic

strategic location in the middle of Europe with business partners in easy reach

high quality of production for lower costs compared to wage levels in the D-A-CH region

established R&D centres with standard matching those of the best European R&D facilities